CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ05 VZC

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,713 mi
Last recorded81,713 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VZC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 81,713 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 80,934 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 80,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 80,371 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 79,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 78,430 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 75,978 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 74,984 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle split

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2019 72,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,912 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

outer side wall damage to offside front tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 68,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

outer side wall damage to offside front tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 66,388 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,047 miles

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2016 65,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 63,948 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front seat tilt handle missing

outer side wall damage to offside front + rear tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,948 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front seat tilt handle missing

outer side wall damage to offside front + rear tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,555 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front seat tilt handle broken

outer side wall damage to offside front + rear tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2013 61,289 miles

offside front seat tilt handle broken

slight outer side wall damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,562 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 58,263 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,231 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,352 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,919 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ05 VZC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 63,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 VZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ05 VZC?

You can check the full history of AJ05 VZC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ05 VZC registered?

AJ05 VZC is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is AJ05 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 VZC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ05 VZC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ05 VZC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.